Talc is not classified as a metal. It is a very soft hydrous silicate mineral composed of magnesium, silica and water
it is nonmetallic
Talc
Physical specificayions: Color: White ; Cie brighiness: >80% ; Moh's hardness:1 ; Specific gravity:2.7gm/cc. Chemical anyalsis: Sio2 61.00% ; Mgo 30-32% ; Al2o3 0.50% ; Cao 0.55% ; Fe2o3 0.12% ; Na2o 0.04% ; K2o 0.02% ; H2o 0.44%. Talc:98 ; Chlorite:1 ; Dolomite: <1 ; Magnesite: <1 apatite:0.0 ; Quartz: <1 ; Other opaques: <0.1 ; Amphibole:0.0 ; Asbestos:0.0. Uses: Ceramic industry. Chemical industry.
Company: Liaoning Metals & Minerals Co., Ltd. China
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Talc is nonmetalic from stjohn school grade 5
talc
none- metallic
The diamond is the hardest substuance on the MHos Scale and Talc is the softest.
talc has a white streak
the way a surface reflects light is called talc luster
In some ways it can be. You can get mineral talc as being plain and matte. Whereas, sometimes you can get it as a metallic state.
talc
none- metallic
Talc can be colourless, white, and pale green.
The diamond is the hardest substuance on the MHos Scale and Talc is the softest.
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Talc is a mineral.
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Talc is considered an ore. Talc is a silicate, and very soft. The technical name for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate.
Talc is mildly basic, with a pH of ~9.
talc has a white streak
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